Psychological Consequences of Stroke Workshop: Priority Setting
Wednesday 10 September 2014
The Stroke Association held this workshop to set the priorities for research into the psychological consequences of stroke in the UK.
Understanding the nature and impact of long term psychological changes (thinking, mood and fatigue) after stroke
People can experience a range of changes to their mood and thinking after a stroke. While we have information about these changes in the short-term (up to 12 months) after stroke, we don’t know much about the longer term changes. This research aims to find out more about how thinking and mood are affected long-term after stroke.
Support with the effects of stroke
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information to help with the effects of stroke.
Development and early testing of group-based psychological support for life after stroke
The purpose of this research is to adapt an existing group psychological support course to make it suitable for stroke.
Helping people affected by stroke to self-manage symptoms of anxiety and depression
Anxiety and depression are common after a stroke. Mindfulness is becoming an increasingly popular way for people to manage their psychological health. This study aims to refine and test a mindfulness course specifically designed for people affected by stroke.
Key messages from the UK Stroke Assembly on psychological support
Wednesday 23 January 2019
Delegates at the 2018 UK Stroke Assembly events in Manchester and Essex told us the key messages they want stroke professionals to be aware of.
Stroke specialists gather for OPSYRIS conference
Monday 10 October 2016
On Tuesday, academics and researchers interested in stroke rehabilitation gathered for a specialist conference hosted by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The Organisation for Psychological Research Into Stroke (OPSYRIS) event showcased a broad range of research highlighting aspects of psychological and neuropsychological stroke care and research.
Testing memory & thinking problems in stroke patients
Monday 4 January 2016
Questionnaires are commonly used to diagnose dementia and cognitive impairment in stroke patients, and a new review of the research into their use has been published in the journal, Stroke.
AMRC - A spotlight on medical health research
Monday 8 May 2017
Today, the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) launched a new spotlight report highlighting the positive difference medical research charities are making for mental health patients across the UK.
How do emotion, thinking and memory change following a stroke?
Problems of mood, thinking and memory are common after a stroke. There has been limited research around these issues. This work aims to answer fundamental questions around who develops these problems and how they recover.